Monthly Archives: November 2011

vogue 7937: my very first skirt gets its very first outing

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

like so many of us, the first project i made was supposed to be a classic, simple skirt.  and i did make that.  sort of.  (first, i made a dress)  i didn’t know that vogue patterns were “harder” than others, … Continue reading →

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simplicity 2183: my favorite separates need to come back down to earth now

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

my desire to make more separates is fueled entirely by my love for this pattern, which got off to an incredibly inauspicious start when i made my first set in january of this year.  i bought the fabric in may … Continue reading →

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new look 6001: i’m sew grateful…

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

that i actually finished this dress! Pattern Description: women’s dress with neckline and sleeve variations. empire waist with tie-backs. skirt hits just below the knee. no zipper/closure, just slips over the head. Pattern Sizing: i cut a straight size 10 … Continue reading →

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simplicity 2099: it’s back!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by
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what to do about the ones that got away: looking for vintage patterns

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

pattern envy. it’s a common problem, a natural problem when all of us here in the internets are sharing projects and ideas with each other.  it’s bound to happen eventually–how do you prepare?  how do you overcome? really, it’s a … Continue reading →

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new look 6001: work in process or flying saucer?

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

posted in the spirit of the new frabjous couture UFO celebration, i give you (one of my many) WIP/UFO projects, NL6001. i think you can best understand the challenge of this seemingly easy dress when i show you what the … Continue reading →

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style in the wild: turning a special piece (vogue 2443) into an everyday favorite

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

this week, it’s gotten a bit more november-like here in the NYC metro area.  yesterday the temperatures, the feeling of the air, even the smell were all decidedly winter-ish.  i found myself reaching into my closet in search of something … Continue reading →

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